YEARLY HIGH
2.9723 XPF
YEARLY LOW
2.4441 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6724 XPF

2020 MUR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 2.9723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 2.4441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5282 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9375 to the December average rate of 2.4753, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.9723 was down 3.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.0845, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MUR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,861 XPF
2019 Average 14,983 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 12,221 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,640.76 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.9837
2.4291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to XPF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.8060, compared to 2.5387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2673 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1777 XPF (High: 2.8827 / Low: 2.7050). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0354 XPF (High: 2.9503 / Low: 2.9150).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1777
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0354

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1315 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 2.9373) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.0673), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1300 (-4.24%).

2020 Avg (February) 2.9373
2019 Avg (February) 3.0673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9503 2.9150 2.9375
February 2.9723 2.8706 2.9373
March 2.8827 2.7050 2.8058
April 2.7963 2.7353 2.7680
May 2.7728 2.6698 2.7349
June 2.6873 2.6210 2.6527
July 2.6648 2.5128 2.6067
August 2.5616 2.5150 2.5397
September 2.5842 2.5243 2.5444
October 2.5597 2.5049 2.5423
November 2.5651 2.5013 2.5240
December 2.4917 2.4441 2.4753